What is the cheapest way to get from Avignon to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Avignon to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Avignon and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Essen central train station via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Avignon and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Essen. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Avignon to Essen?

The distance between Avignon and Essen is 1268 km. The road distance is 988.8 km.

How do I travel from Avignon to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Avignon to Essen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 14m and costs €120 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Avignon to Essen?

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Avignon to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Essen bus from?

Avignon to Essen bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Essen train from?

Avignon to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.

Train or bus from Avignon to Essen?

The best way to get from Avignon to Essen is to train via Paris which takes 8h 14m and costs €120 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Avignon to Essen bus arrive?

Avignon to Essen bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Avignon to Essen train arrive?

Avignon to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Avignon to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Essen is 989 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Avignon to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Avignon to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Avignon to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Avignon to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Avignon to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfThalys
8h 14m
€121–448
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Essen central train stationFlixBus N710
15h 25m
€60–115
Drive 988.8 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Essen988.8 km
9h 42m
€151–218
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MRS - DUS
5h 7m
€106–316
Train
1. Take the train from Avignon TGV to Frankfurt84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf41 / ...
9h 39m
€163–238
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from AVIGNON, Parking Autocars Saint-Benezet, Boulevard du Rhône to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf41 / ...
15h 57m
€104–179
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)MRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 43m
€136–358
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 47m
€137–364

Avignon to Essen by train

14Weekly Trains

8h 14mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,268.2 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Avignon, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Essen central train station via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon in around 15h 25m.

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